Overview
- Smith recorded a sack on the opening possession and later intercepted Jared Goff to set up a field goal.
- He told reporters he wanted to keep the ball from the interception and noted he turns 37 early next year after his 14th season.
- He grew emotional in a postgame Netflix interview as he reflected on support from Vikings fans.
- Minnesota’s defense dominated the holiday matchup by forcing six turnovers in Detroit.
- The interception was Smith’s 39th of his career with the Vikings, who drafted him No. 29 in 2012 out of Notre Dame.